Shelfmate vs Bookd
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shelfmate
Organize your personal library, track reading progress, and receive personalized book suggestions. This app prioritizes user privacy with secure iCloud storage and no analytics.
- Organize physical, eBook, and audiobook libraries
- Track reading progress
- AI-powered book recommendations
- Goodreads import
- Privacy-first data storage
- iCloud synchronization
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Track your books and discover your next favorite read. Shelfmate is the ultimate companion for book lovers. Keep your library organized, track your reading progress and uncover tailored book recommendations. Why Shelfmate? • Privacy first: Your data stays yours, stored securely on iCloud with absolutely no analytics or tracking. • Smart recommendations (Alpha): Powered by advanced AI, discover books you’ll love based on your reading history and preferences. Fine-tune recommendations for a personal touch. • Effortless Organization: Manage physical books, eBooks, and audiobooks in your digital bookshelf. • Goodreads import: Already have a Goodreads library? You can import it and continue where you left off Download Shelfmate and elevate your reading journey today!
Bookd
Effortlessly track your reading progress, set personalized goals, and gain insights into your habits. Log reading sessions, monitor pages read, and unlock achievements to stay motivated. Discover new books with AI-powered recommendations.
- Log reading progress and time spent
- Detailed reading statistics and insights
- Set and achieve custom reading goals
- Unlock reading achievements and badges
- Take notes and add tags to books
- AI-powered recommendations (Premium)
- Seamless book management and search
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Bookd – Your Ultimate Reading Tracker Bookd is a powerful and intuitive reading tracker designed to help you build better reading habits, stay motivated, and gain insights into your progress. Whether you're a casual reader or a book enthusiast, Bookd makes tracking your books, stats, and goals effortless. Key Features: Track and log Your Reading Progress – Log your reading sessions, track pages read, time spent, and monitor your daily and weekly progress. Detailed Stats & Insights – View your reading stats over time, including pages read, minutes spent, reading speed, and books completed. Track your progress per month and year. Set & Achieve Goals – Set custom reading goals, such as books per year, pages per day, or minutes per week, and track your progress toward achieving them. Unlock Achievements – Stay motivated with badges and achievements for reaching milestones in your reading journey. Take Notes & Add Tags – Capture insights, thoughts, and favorite quotes while reading. Organize notes with tags for easy reference. AI-Powered Analytics & Recommendations (Premium) – Get AI-generated insights on your reading patterns and personalized book recommendations. Seamless Book Management – Search for books via the Google Books API, add them to your reading list, and keep track of your current, completed, and planned reads. Free vs. Paid Version Free Version: Add up to 5 books to your library. View basic reading stats like total pages read and minutes spent. Paid Version (Bookd Premium): Unlimited books in your library. Advanced stats with yearly and monthly breakdowns, reading speed analysis, and trends. AI-powered insights to understand your habits and improve your reading efficiency. Personalized AI recommendations for your next book. Exclusive achievements & rewards to keep you motivated. Upgrade to Bookd Premium for the full experience and unlock everything you need to optimize your reading journey! Privacy Policy: http://thebookdapp.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: http://thebookdapp.com/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shelfmate at none against Bookd's 4. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Bookd sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Shelfmate asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shelfmate | Bookd |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mario Mouris | Mohamed Abdelmagid |
Customer experience
Shelfmate
Bookd
In-app purchases
Shelfmate
No in-app purchases
Bookd
- Weekly Plan3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- All Access$34.991 Year
- Lifetime Plan$19.99







